Ulisse Monterosso

Ulisse Monterosso (died 1497) was a condotierro and wealthy nobleman of the Florentine Republic. He was charmed by Girolamo Savonarola into aiding him in taking over Florence in exchange for more riches.

Biography
Ulisse Monterosso was a wealthy nobleman of the Republic of Florence in northern Italy, making his money through service as a condotierro. However, in 1497 he conspired with Dominican monk Girolamo Savonarola to take over Florence for his cause, as Savonarola promised him more riches and power. He became one of the nine lieutenants of Savonarola that led the occupation of the city, and he prevented people from crossing the Ponte Vecchio; Monterosso explained that they needed only one thing - to submit - and not to go to where they were needed.

Death
Monterosso made his speeches from a tower overlooking the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River, guarded by two men. Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a Florentine nobleman of the House of Auditore, climbed the wall and took out Monterosso's guards before stabbing him in the back with hidden blades. He explained that he was not satisfied with his wealth and power and wanted more, before dying.